Training activity information
Details
Tailor communication where there is an additional consideration such as language, education culture or sensory impairment in a trainee-led consultation
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Providing genetic counselling appropriately to patients from a diversity of social, economic and cultural backgrounds
- Implications of individual and family experiences, beliefs, values and culture on understanding genetic concepts
- Use of interpreters or arrangements required for individuals with visual or hearing impairment
- Use of counselling aids
- Professional standards, including:
- AGNC code of ethics
- GCRB code of conduct
- Good scientific practice
- HCPC standards of proficiency
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Apply counselling skills within genetic and genomic counselling consultations. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Interpret and elicit appropriate medical, family and psychological history from patients in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Practice in accordance with the relevant standards. |